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Coordination depends on receptors, neurons, synapses and nerve impulses, with reflex actions traced through the reflex arc and the roles of major brain regions. Chemical coordination covers endocrine glands and hormones, including how hormones regulate growth, metabolism, reproduction and internal balance, unlike rapid nervous control.

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  • A. Opsin and retinol
  • B. Retinol and retinene
  • C. Guanosine and retinol
  • D. Opsin and retinal

Explanation: The rods contain a photosensitive pigment called rhodopsin.Rhodopsin is composed of opsin and retinene.The opsin is a protein and is…

Correct answer: Opsin and retinal
  • A. Tectorial membrane
  • B. Organ of corti
  • C. Cochlea
  • D. Vestibular apparatus

Explanation: Vestibular apparatus is present in the ear. It forms the labyrinth of the inner ear in association with the cochlea.

Correct answer: Vestibular apparatus
  • A. C-­Aqueous chamber - ­Reflects the light which does not pass through the lens
  • B. D- Choroid ­- Its anterior part forms the ciliary body
  • C. A - Retina - Contains photoreceptors i.e.rods and cones.
  • D. B-Blind spot - ­Has only a few rods and cones.

Explanation: In the given figure, A is the retina which is the innermost layer, containing photoreceptors rods and cones. B is the blind spot.

Correct answer: A - Retina - Contains photoreceptors i.e.rods and cones.
  • A. A­-Action potential, C­-Neurotransmitter
  • B. B­-Neurotransmitter, D­-Receptor capsules
  • C. C-­Receptor, D-­Synaptic vesicles
  • D. A­-Axon terminal, B­-Serotonin complex

Explanation: A-Action potential B-Neurotransmitter C-Receptor D-Synaptic vesicles

Correct answer: C-­Receptor, D-­Synaptic vesicles
  • A. C­-Mid brain, D-­Cerebellum
  • B. A-­Cerebrum, C-­Pons
  • C. B­-Corpus callosum, D-­Medulla
  • D. A­-Cerebral hemispheres, B-­Cerebellum

Explanation: A-Cerebral hemisphereB-ThalamusC-Pons varoliiD-Cerebellum

Correct answer: A-­Cerebrum, C-­Pons
  • A. Spinal cord
  • B. Corpus collosum
  • C. Cerebellum
  • D. Hypothalamus

Explanation: The brain is the anterior-most part of the central nervous system. The human brain can be divided into three parts: forebrain, midbrain…

Correct answer: Cerebellum
  • A. Option A
  • B. Option B
  • C. Option C
  • D. Option D

Explanation: Hypothalamus is the region of the forebrain in the floor of the third ventricle, linked with the thalamus above and the pituitary gland…

Correct answer: Option C
  • A. It is composed of enucleated cells
  • B. It is a non­living layer
  • C. Its cells are least penetrable by bacteria
  • D. It has no blood supply

Explanation: The cornea is a transparent portion that forms the anterior one-sixth of the eyeball.

Correct answer: It has no blood supply
  • A. K+ ions from intracellular fluid to the extracellular fluid
  • B. Na+ ions from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid
  • C. K+ ions from extracellular fluid to extracellular fluid
  • D. Na+ ions from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid

Explanation: An action potential is a change in electrical potential that occurs across a plasma membrane during the passage of a nerve impulse.

Correct answer: Na+ ions from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid
  • A. D - Sensory hai cells A - EndolymphB - Tectorial membrane
  • B. A - Perilymph B - Tectorial membrane C - Endolymph
  • C. B - Tectorial membrane C - Perilymph D - secretory cells
  • D. C - Endolymph D - Sensory hair cells A - Serum

Explanation: A - Perilymph B - Tectorial membrane C - Endolymph D - Sensory hair cells

Correct answer: A - Perilymph B - Tectorial membrane C - Endolymph
  • A. Option A
  • B. Option B
  • C. Option C
  • D. Option D

Explanation: Rod cell is a type of light sensitive receptor cell present in the retina of vertebrates.

Correct answer: Option A
  • A. First positive then negative and continues to be negative
  • B. First negative then positive and continues to be positive
  • C. First positive then negative and again back to positive
  • D. First negative then positive and again back to negative

Explanation: A nerve is a strand of tissue comprising many nerve fibres plus supporting tissue enclosed in a connective tissue sheath.

Correct answer: First negative then positive and again back to negative
  • A. Anterior pituitary
  • B. Female reproductive system of the cockroach
  • C. Olfactory epithelium of our nose
  • D. Proximal end of uriniferous tubules

Explanation: The bowman's gland, also called the olfactory gland is any of the branched tubuloalveolar glands situated in the mucous membrane of the…

Correct answer: Olfactory epithelium of our nose
  • A. Cortisone
  • B. Acetylcholine
  • C. Epinephrine
  • D. Norepinephrine

Explanation: Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are used to relay, amplify and modulate electrical signals between a neuron and another cell.

Correct answer: Cortisone
  • A. Acetylcholine
  • B. Norepinephrine
  • C. Dopamine
  • D. GABA

Explanation: Parkinsonism is caused by degenerations of neurons in the Substantia nigra tract which are essentially dopaminergic.

Correct answer: Dopamine
  • A. Cell metabolites
  • B. Fat granules
  • C. Ribosomes
  • D. Mitochondria

Explanation: The cell body of a nerve cell contains basophilic granules called Nissl's granules.

Correct answer: Ribosomes
  • A. Accomodation
  • B. Adaptation
  • C. Mutation
  • D. Photoperiodism

Explanation: The rod cells of the eyes contain a purplish pigment called visual purple, or rhodopsin. They function in dim light and at night.

Correct answer: Adaptation
  • A. It is secreted by the conjuctiva and glandular layer.
  • B. It is a lacrimal gland which secretes tears.
  • C. Blood circulation is absent in cornea.
  • D. In old age it becomes the cause of cataract.

Explanation: The cornea forms the anterior one-sixth of the fibrous coat. It is transparent, circular and fully visible from in front.

Correct answer: Blood circulation is absent in cornea.
  • A. Vagus nerve
  • B. Trigeminal nerve
  • C. Facial nerve
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The trigeminal nerve is the largest 5th cranial nerve. It has 3 branches - (i) Ophthalmic, a sensory branch from the skin of the nose…

Correct answer: Vagus nerve
  • A. Secretion of digestive juices
  • B. Increased heart rate
  • C. Secretion of saliva
  • D. All of these.

Explanation: The sympathetic nervous system is a component of the autonomic nervous system consisting of a pair of sympathetic trunks, preganglionic…

Correct answer: Increased heart rate